Sydney Comedy Festival
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Jimmy McGhie Is Ready To Show Sydney And Perth His Needier Side
UK Comedian Jimmy McGhie is bringing his stand-up show to Sydney and Perth Comedy Festivals.
Named around the philosophical principle of Maslow’s hierarchy of... -
John Hastings Talks Joint Lube, Show Material, Comedy Tips
Canadian comedian John Hastings has been through a lot.
Focused on his years worth of life up and downs, his new stand-up show ‘Float Like A Butterfly, John... -
Phill Jupitus: The Stop-Start Comedian
For English comedy legend Phill Jupitus, his love for stand-up has all the hallmarks of a co-dependant relationship.
“The thing about this is that I keep leaving... -
Ron Funches Is Excited To Hear A New Accent
He's been described as razor-sharp yet soft and cuddly.
American comedian Ron Funches brings his live show to Australia for the first time ever, with experience on... -
Foil, Arms & Hog: Sean Finegan Is One Third Of The Laughs
Sean Finegan’s broad Irish tone clips away in excitement.
One part of three-man act Foil, Arms & Hog chatters away about the comedy outfit’s appearances in... -
Des Bishop Reads The Comments Section
At 43 years old, even though 2019 has thus far been treating comedian Des Bishop well, he still feels like the year doesn’t begin until September.
“I still... -
5 Matches Made In Heaven With The Stevenson Experience
After a sold-out 2018 world tour, Beej & Jimmy are back!
Australia’s favourite twins return with a new show packed full of hilarious songs and sibling banter.... -
Nina Oyama Needs A Lift To Melbourne And Sydney
Most people in this country looking to get a little life experience would move from country towns to the big city, not the opposite way.
Nina Oyama, however,... -
Rowan Thambar Is 23 And Disappointed
Rowan Thambar’s act is just as diverse as his face.
His distinctive blend of stand up and musical comedy allow the 24-year-old to paint a unique perspective on... -
Tom Allen Is An Absolute Snob
English comedian Tom Allen is a snob, and proud of it. The only problem is, he's dirt poor.
“I describe myself as posh-sounding, snooty and gay but due to financial... -
Aaron Chen Is A Devil And An Angel
There are two sides to every story.
And there are two sides to every Aaron Chen. At least, there are with this one. Aaron's show 'piss off (just kidding)'... -
Cameron James Says His Grandma Is A Comedy Genius
Do you hate shark tooth necklaces? What about people who post a question as a Facebook status when they could open a new tab and Google it?
Cameron James hears... -
Jan van de Stool Parts The Red Curtains
Queenie van de Zandt is bringing her Dutch-born 'musical therapist' back.
In a new show bound to raise eyebrows (and the undead!) Jan will conjure the laughs in... -
Simon Taylor Definitely Doesn't Suck
Barely in one place more than a couple of weeks, keeping busy is the key it seems for success, the Simon Taylor way – or so he’d have you think.
“It’s the... -
Guy Montgomery Is Part Of The Problem
Straight white male Guy Montgomery has lived in the fog of privilege his whole life... He knows that.
In his new show, aptly named 'I Was Part Of The Problem Before... -
Steph Tisdell Finds The Funny In Identity
Steph Tisdell is jealous of her cousin for dropping out of school to become an Instagram fitness model.
“It blows my mind,” she laughs. “She’s really lovely, but I... -
Alex Williamson Has Spent Time Looking At Weirdos
Alex Williamson is a comic of secrecy – trying to dig up any footage of his brand new show ‘Sin On My Face’ only stirs greater curiosity.
“I think this is the year... -
Fern Brady Says Australia Is A Very Interesting Country
Like so many of her fellow Scots before her, comedian Fern Brady is discovering with each trip that we’re a weird mob here in Australia.
“I think Brits have the... -
Sydney Comedy Festival 2019 Full Programme Announced
Brace yourself for belly laughs aplenty as the fifteenth annual Sydney Comedy Festival reveals a dazzling world-class programme, with an array of international
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Jimeoin Gets A Result For Australia
Australia's favourite adopted son Jimeoin has spent the better part of 30 years making us laugh with his hilarious observations on everyday life.
Jimeoin has been a...